Constipation is a relatively common issue in the United States, and can commonly be cured by over the counter medication. Constipation is a problem with the digestive system in which the colon absorbs an excess of water from the food that passes through. This process results in stool that is hard and dry and painful to pass, or in an inability to have bowel movements on a regular basis.
Individuals suffering from constipation may only have bowel movements three times a week. Another symptom of constipation may cause you to feel like your bowel movements aren't complete, and that you are unable to completely relieve yourself. In order to relieve the discomfort, patients are commonly instructed to increase their fluid intake in the liquid form as well as through the foods they consume. They are instructed to include more vegetables and fruit in their diet, as well as watching their intake of foods such as beans and peas. Laxatives are also a common solution to a constipation problem.
Laxatives are commonly over the counter medication intended to help the patient have bowel movements and in addition to making them less painful. However, long-term laxative use has not been proven to be completely safe. As constipation is many times a chronic problem, natural remedies are commonly sought out in order to relieve symptoms without harming the body any further.
The Chinese are famous for their natural remedies to cure almost any ailment. This applies also to their solution for constipation. The Chinese have found an herb, the Jin Yin Hua herb to be particularly successful in relieving the symptoms of constipation. They recommend a daily dosage of 6-15gm of the herb in it's dried form until your pain and discomfort subsides. If problems persist, the Chinese also recommend boiled sweet potatoes with salt or sugar before bed.
The French started a growing trend of the organic lifestyle. For this reason, it is no surprise that they discovered a natural laxative to relieve their symptoms of constipation. They favor mustard seeds and swear by their ability to ease the discomfort without harming your body. It is also common for a French citizen to recommend a bran muffin to ease your pain due to the high fiber content found in bran muffins. They French are famous for their natural alternatives so you can rest assured their remedies will not compromise the long-term health of your body.
Germany is famous for their wide variety of teas. Germany's citizens swear by the antioxidants found in tea and their healing power. Teas not only contain antioxidants, but also fluoride. This is important because many are still unaware that despite the cleanliness you find in bottled water, you will not find the fluoride that tap water contains. Due to the advantages of tea and Germany's genuine love for the stuff, it's no surprise that their solution to constipation is found in tea form. They recommend Dandelion Tea to relieve your constipation, and to strengthen your tea in the process.
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